# 46 CFR § 114.100: Purpose

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-114.100

## Section

- **Citation:** 46 CFR § 114.100
- **Heading:** Purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 46—Shipping > CHAPTER I—COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER K—SMALL PASSENGER VESSELS CARRYING MORE THAN 150 PASSENGERS OR WITH OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS FOR MORE THAN 49 PASSENGERS > PART 114—GENERAL PROVISIONS

## Text

The purpose of this subchapter is to implement applicable sections of Subtitle II of Title 46, United States Code, which require the inspection and certification of small passenger vessels. The regulations in this subchapter (parts 114 through 122) have preemptive effect over State or local regulations within the same fields.
[USCG-2012-0196, 81 FR 48267, July 22, 2016]

## Nearby sections

- [46 CFR § 114.100 § 114.100 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-114.100.md)
- [46 CFR § 114.110 § 114.110 General applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-114.110.md)
- [46 CFR § 114.112 § 114.112 Specific applicability for individual parts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-114.112.md)
- [46 CFR § 114.120 § 114.120 Vessels on an international voyage.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-114.120.md)
- [46 CFR § 114.122 § 114.122 Load lines.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-114.122.md)
- [46 CFR § 114.400 § 114.400 Definitions of terms used in this subchapter.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-114.400.md)
- [46 CFR § 114.540 § 114.540 Equivalents.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-114.540.md)
- [46 CFR § 114.550 § 114.550 Special consideration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-114.550.md)
- [46 CFR § 114.560 § 114.560 Appeals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-114.560.md)
- [46 CFR § 114.600 § 114.600 Incorporation by reference.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-114.600.md)
- [46 CFR § 114.800 § 114.800 Approved equipment and material.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-114.800.md)
- [46 CFR § 114.900 § 114.900 OMB control numbers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-114.900.md)

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